Finding the Beauty in Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to discuss the importance of recycling old beauty products. We spend lots of money on these items, and usually the containers are just too awesome to toss. Other times, there is just no use for them, and they need to be tossed. Make sure to check out Earth991 to find out which materials are hazardous and how to dispose of them.


Nail Polish: Most of us have tons of old nail polishes sitting in our bathroom drawer. They are almost empty, dried up, or screams the 80’s and you will never wear them again. Did you know that throwing them away in the trash is harmful to the environment? The Environmental Protection Agency says that nail polish is considered a Household Hazardous Waste Material, and should be disposed of properly. Find a recycling center near you, or, if you are crafty, here’s a couple of fun ways to reuse your old nail polish bottles:
- Get artsy and mix a couple of old colors together
- Use for arts and crafts projects with the kids
- Decorate the bottle and use it as a ring holder

Make Up and Perfume Bottles: Women tend to collect make up and perfume like crazy. Every season, we try to stay up with new trends, colors and scents and end up with a huge collection barely used products. When you are done with your make up (either because you used it all, or the color is soo last season), check with your make up company, as many of them will collect your empty make up containers and recycle them. Some will even give you a product or sample in return! If you are looking to toss old perfume bottles, we suggest checking with your local Hazardous Waste Facility before placing them in the recycling bin. The empty bottles still contain toxins from the perfume that should not be placed with other recyclables. Since some packaging is pretty stylish, you may want to keep the empty containers. Here are a couple of suggestions:
- Use lipstick containers to hold things like pills, Q-Tips, bobby pins, or mini sewing kits.
- Place loose change, jewelry or pills in empty loose powder pots
- Take off the top of a perfume bottle, and use it as a single stem vase
- Fill old bottles with water, and use to mist indoor plants
- Place an essential oil in perfume bottle and add tall wooden skewers to create a room diffuser


Other Lotions and Potions: Both men and women seem to rack up huge collections of bottles and containers. Shampoo bottles, hair gel, face wash, moisturizers (even Antiox™ Daily)….the list goes on and on. When we are done with these products, we usually pour them down the drain or toss them in the trash. If the container is completely empty of any product, it is okay to recycle them. If there is still product in it, you will want to make sure to take to a hazardous waste location. Bottles with product inside are considered flammable and can pollute the landfill.


If you are looking for earth-friendly products, all HydraFacial™ take home products are completely recyclable! Whatever you choose to do with your old beauty products, just make sure you are doing something that Mother Earth would be proud of this Earth Day!

Healthy Foods for Healthy Skin

Wash your face. Exfoliate. Moisturize. Use Sunscreen. We see the commercials, we read the ads, and we buy the product. We get it- there are many things we can do to our skin topically that greatly contribute to the maintenance and overall health of our skin. But, did you know that there is something else you can be doing to compliment your daily skin care regimen? We have learned that there are many foods you can eat that can positively affect the overall look and feel of your skin. The best part? These foods are seriously delicious, and super easy to incorporate into your meals. Here is what we found out:

Vitamin A- Vitamin A is crucial to your skin’s maintenance and repair. There are several delicious ways to make sure you are getting enough Vitamin A. Orange veggies like pumpkin, yams, and carrots are loaded with Vitamin A. Foods like cantaloupe, watermelon, and tomatoes are also very high in Vitamin A. Our suggestions? Create a delicious side dish of Orange Glazed Carrots. All you need to do is simmer 1 pound of cooked carrots in orange juice for five minutes, add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, ¼ cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons of butter and a pinch of salt. Heat until everything melts together. Enjoy!

Vitamin C- Mom always told us to drink orange juice when we were feeling under the weather. Little did she know that in addition to boosting your immune system, it also has wondrous effects on your skin. Studies show that Vitamin C helps with the appearance of wrinkles and dry, rough skin. Many citrus fruits, peppers, and tomato juice are an excellent source of Vitamin C. While there are several ways to increase your daily intake, here is what we found to be the easiest: add green and red peppers to your chicken tacos, throw together a fruit salad to bring to an afternoon BBQ, or simply listen to Mom and drink a good old fashioned glass of O.J. each morning.

Vitamin E- Eating foods rich in Vitamin E will help prevent pigmentation and improve the overall appearance of the skin. These foods include avocados, spinach, hazelnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, almonds and olive oil. A great way to enjoy these foods? Throw together a spinach salad with sliced avocado. Create a dressing by mixing extra virgin olive oil with balsamic vinaigrette and a splash of lemon juice. Also, keep a baggie of mixed nuts in your car or at your desk, which will give you a healthy option when afternoon hunger hits.

Water- It should come as no surprise that water is an important part of keeping your skin healthy. Not only does water keep your skin cells hydrated, it also helps move toxins out of the body. Drinking eight glasses a day can give your skin amazing results and also help your overall health. Having a hard time drinking eight glasses a day? Do as the most fabulous spas do: cut up your favorite fruits and add them to a pitcher or water bottle. Our favorite fruits to add? Grapefruits, limes, lemons, strawberries, watermelon and oranges. Make sure to change up the combination each day, which will give you a refreshing new taste and ensure your taste buds don’t get bored!

Antioxidants- Fruits like blackberries, blueberries and strawberries are high in antioxidants and can help protect your skin from free radicals that can lead to premature aging. Our favorite way to load up on these colorful berries? Create a delicious dessert by adding a heaping pile of these juicy fruits to a slice of angel food cake and Cool Whip! Enjoy knowing that you are doing your skin a favor.

So you see, what you are eating can have a huge affect on the apperance and health of your skin. So get in the kitchen, channel your inner chef, and whip up some delicious skin-friendly creations.

Make sure to share your ideas with us! For a quick burst of vitamins and antioxidants for your skin, receive a HydraFacial which will give you immediate results and leave your skin feeling healthy and hydrated.

2011 LNE’s Spa Best Equipment Winner!

We have some very exciting news to share with you! The HydraFacial™ has just been named LNE Spa Best Equipment for 2011! We are extremely humbled and honored to know that you, our loyal supporters, voted for us.

The HydraFacial™ is the most cutting-edge hydradermabrasion technology on the market and through a multi-step process of continued, consistent effort, it enables everyone to achieve healthy skin. The Vortex-Fusion™ technology coupled with our skin specific solutions offer the absolute best results by leaving skin glowing, feeling silky smooth, and especially healthy! With no downtime, the HydraFacial™ is an efficient treatment, gentle enough for all skin types, and reveals immediate results that help you attain Skin Health for Life™.

If you have yet to experience the HydraFacial™, click here to find a provider near you and see what all the buzz is about! Book your HydraFacial™ today and start your journey towards Skin Health for Life™.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa Magazine's February issue with a special feature on the HydraFacial™!

WARNING: Do Not Read on an Empty Stomach

Photo Credit: Sprouted Kitchen

Lights, check. Gifts, check. Healthy diet, um pass? During this season, everything comes in excess from decorations, presents, and especially food. With holiday events and family parties, our diets fade and our pants get noticeably tighter. Awful to think about when you’re trying to look your absolute best for New Year’s Eve! It’s inhuman and cruel to have diets during the holiday season, so be smart and manage what you eat and enjoy without sacrificing flavor.

We here at HydraFacial™ aren’t just obsessed with skin, but we also love to eat :). Our staff has provided some of their personal favorite food blogs! These bloggers live, breath, and obviously enjoy food! They’ve come up with some festive, delicious baking recipes that will make you the star of any party or dinner. These healthy alternatives to holiday treats keep you feeling guiltless while helping you maintain your waistline.


Chocolate Peppermint Molten Cakes
WHY WE LIKE IT: Perfection is what comes to mind when looking at these molten cakes. Two quintessential holiday flavors are in the name, so how could you go wrong? It’s perfect for upcoming cold, blistering nights!

Praline Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
WHY WE LIKE IT: Try this delicious cake to be served at Christmas dinner! The nuts add a crunchy dimension to the smooth, velvety cake. An easy recipe that offers a flurry of flavors!

Vegan Ginger Cookies
WHY WE LIKE IT: This has no dairy? Yes! Feast on these ultimate delicious dairy-free cookies that bring all the Christmas flavors in a guiltless dessert!

Very Chocolate Cookie
WHY WE LIKE IT: You can’t ever go wrong with chocolate! This recipe calls for no eggs, so there is no denying the chocolate is the main star!

Chocolate Cranberry Cupcake
WHY WE LIKE IT: Paula Deen, the darling of irresistible cooking! These cupcakes don’t fall short of tantalizingly delicious with the mixture of chocolate and cranberry. Also, cupcakes are more practical during the holidays… less dishes!

Peanut Butter Cookie
WHY WE LIKE IT: Picture-perfect peanut butter cookies that’ll only take 6 ingredients for you to make! Everyone will be begging you for more! Ideal for holiday gifting… the trick is to try not to eat them all before you do :)

Eggnog Cheesecake Cupcake with Dolce Du Leche
WHY WE LIKE IT: Known as a holiday indulgence, eggnog is a staple of Christmas culture. Whether you like it or not is another story. These cupcakes combine two ultimate flavors resulting in delectable, irresistible cupcake.

Honey Roasted Pears
WHY WE LIKE IT: In the midst of all the baked goods, it’s refreshing to find a simple delicious recipe for a fruit that’s in season! This recipe highlights the natural sweet flavors of both components. You won’t feel guilty about returning for seconds!

So put on your apron, channel your inner baker, and make those bellies scream “THANK YOU”! Happy Baking :)

Say Au Revoir to Dry Winter Skin!

Even though the weather outside is frightful, that doesn’t mean your skin has to be too. For many, the cold, crisp days of winter signal the holidays, gifts, and family; but also dry, cracked skin. If you’ve ever experienced dry skin, it can be as uncomfortable as getting caught going back for seconds at the company holiday dinner.

But don’t be discouraged! You can take some preventative measures to help alleviate dry skin this season with three simple steps: hydrating, exfoliating, and protecting. And every savvy holiday shopping knows time is of the essence! To help keep you on your tight holiday schedule, the HydraFacial™ does all three in one :)

Step 1: Hydration
Our body is made up of 70% water, so it is essential to keep yourself hydrated. Like summer, our skin loses water throughout the day but it is even more elevated because we take in less water during winter months. Be sure to drink up! Externally, always moisturize the skin with products containing the key ingredient like hyaluronic acid, the best hydrating ingredient on the market. It holds as much as 1000 times it weight in water! HydraFacial™ treatments administer hyaluronic acid making skin instantly looking plumper. Keeping moisture within your body is the first major step in fighting itchy, dry skin.

Step 2: Exfoliation
Dull skin results from build-up of dead cells and dirt. In addition our skin is constantly exposed to toxic pollution and makeup. All these factors lead to extremely unappealing skin! Don’t you want to glow in every holiday picture? An important step in the HydraFacial™ is buffing away all harmful build-up to reveal your younger looking self. By exfoliating the skin often, you can help expel all the unwanted impurities and allow new skin cells to breathe. With the HydraFacial™’s zero downtime, it is safe to do even before pictures!

Step 3: Protection
The harsh, crisp winter winds are unforgiving, so you need to think about protection all winter long! Exfoliation leaves healthy skin ready to be nourished by rich, nutrients. The HydraFacial™ is more effective and efficient in Vortex-Fusing™ the skin in rich antioxidants. It ensures deep saturation and protection compared to manual application, which only covers minimal surface area.

Moisture and protection are the two key components to help achieve soft, glowing skin. Believe it or not, sunscreen is essential even during winter to help protect skin from harmful UV rays. The HydraFacial™ Daily take-home products contain the same performing ingredient as the professional treatment and can help augment your treated skin while sustaining the HydraFacial™ glow!

Beautiful, lush skin is possible even during harsh winter months! Don’t hide your face from others or yourself this season. Let your healthy skin be a lasting gift to yourself this holiday.

Gobble Gobble

America's favorite food holiday is here! We hope you're ready to stuff your bellies with delicious food and be able to kick back and relax with your loved ones. We are thankful to have you as great supporters and believers in the HydraFacial™!

So from the HydraFacial™ family to yours, we wish you a wonderful, plentiful, and very happy Thanksgiving!



PS. Don't forget about our featured holiday HydraFacial™ deals below!

Make it a HydraFacial™ Holiday!

It’s that time again… holiday shopping! The quest for the perfect gift for that special someone doesn’t have to be a hassle. You can beat the rush by starting early year and check out our providers’ HydraFacial™ holiday specials. We love to shop, especially during the holidays because of all the wonderful discounts! You don’t have to break the bank this season with all of these amazing deals!

The HydraFacial™ treatment is the perfect Holiday pick-me-up – it revitalizes the skin and its nutrient-rich ingredients help enhance overall skin health! The HydraFacial™ is a quick and efficient treatment that won’t have you waiting for results. You will instantly see a beautiful holiday glow that will last the entire holiday season.

We will be featuring the deals throughout the holidays, so check back often to see what HydraFacial™ deals are available. Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of the HydraFacial™ deals!

Below are HydraFacial™ specials from our providers:
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*Offers end December 2010 unless specified

California

Skincare by Gabrielle
HydraFacial™ Two for One Special! Get TWO HydraFacials for the price of ONE! ($75 per treatment, $150 total); good for basic HydraFacial™ (no add ons); much purchase two treatments to be eligible
Ends: 12/21/10

To Book: Call (858) 652-9752 or (858) 273-2323

Linnea Skin
To New Clients, receive $50 off 1st HydraFacial™ treatment includes deep cleansing, neck massage, hand treatment, and foot scrub massage. $175.00 value!
From: 11/1/9/10 to 12/21/10

To Book: Call (949) 463-2648 or Contact Linnea

Utah

Salis Skincare
20% off of all HydraFacial™ Daily Skincare Line!
Salis Skincare
177 W 12300 S
Draper, UT
84020

Pennsylvania

Skin Care and Makeup by Cindy
Buy $100 in gift certificates and get HydraFacial™ treatment half off! Gift certificates can be in any denomination.
Buy a package of 5 HydraFacials and get your 6th treatment FREE ( includes moisturizer for skin type)
Ends: 12/24/10

To Book: Call (215) 752-4562 or Email Cindy
Click here for website!


For a full list of HydraFacial™ provider, click here!

Wait, They Did What?

The next time you complain about your skin, be thankful for the safe, fast acting solutions offered today. In celebration of Thanksgiving, we thought it would be appropriate to give thanks to the women before us who have gone to great lengths to allow us to be where we are today in skin care. Our ancestors went through thick and thin to achieve “beautiful skin”. Completely unaware of the dangers of certain ingredients, women experimented with chemicals we now know are extremely dangerous. All this for the sake of looking good! Scary, right? Let’s just say, we’ve got it easy.

Modern skincare has come a very long way since ancient times. Women reverted to drastic measure to achieve a desired look. Until the mid-twentieth century, pale, ghostly skin was desired by all women because of its association with high social standing. Here are some of the fun facts about the “poison of choice” in which these women used (click to enlarge photo):



There is some good that came from all this self-induced torture for the sake of beauty. In the midst of all the dangerous chemicals, women did use lots of natural ingredients we see today. Rosemary, horse chestnut, seaweed, white tea, eggs, olive oil, honey, milk, and almond oil were some of the popular ingredients found in their self-made skin care products. When you really examine the ingredients and methods used today, it may surprise you about the similarities they share with the HydraFacial™ Daily Skin Care line. The Antiox Daily™, UV Smart™ Daily SPF 30 sunscreen, and the Beta HD™Daily are rich in vitamins A, E, & C as well as contain hydrating ingredients such as honey extract. Even in ancient times, women understood the key to healthy skin was constant hydration.

Regardless of method or ingredient, women have always searched for the same common ground, beautiful skin. Thanks to these women, we are now able to enjoy the many luxuries of skin care without harming ourselves. Let’s celebrate these brave women by continuing the tradition of maintaining Skin Health for Life™ with the Hydrafacial™ Daily Skin care line this season! Please see your local provider for the Skin Health™ in a bag holiday special.

HydraFacial has been Nominated!

If you’ve had a HydraFacial™, then you know just how amazing it can make your skin look and feel! From the skin-enhancing ingredients to the proven instant results, this treatment is truly unique – and you don’t have to listen to us, listen to the professionals. LNE Spa (Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Spa Magazine) the leading magazine for skin care professionals, nominated the HydraFacial MD® for Best Equipment of 2011, and we weren’t surprised.

The HydraFacial™ uses Vortex-Fusion™, a process that can only be achieved through the patented HydroPeel® tip. The HydraFacial™ treatment combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection to provide instant visible improvements and lasting skin results.

Healthy skin isn’t as impossible as some may think. With the HydraFacial™ treatment followed by our HydraFacial™ Daily take-home products, you can have beautiful, healthy skin for the rest of your life.

Click here now to vote for your HydraFacial™. You are allowed to vote once a day now through December 13th!

Happy 4th of July!

HydraFacial is wishing you a happy and safe 4th of July!
And of course - don't forget the sunblock! =)